1 T. oil

1 1/2 lbs chicken (cut up)

4 large carrots, thinly sliced

4 green onions, sliced

3 stalks celery, slicd

1 c. chicken broth

1 T. sugar

1/3 c. soy sauce

1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 t. ground ginger

1 clove minced garlic

8 oz can bean sprouts

8 oz can sliced water chestnuts

Brown chicken in oil.  Place in crockpot.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.  Cook on low 6-8 hours.  After cooking, turn crockpot to high.  In small bowl, combine 1/4 c. constarch, 1/2 c. water.  Stir into liquid in crockpot.  Place cover slightly ajar and cook 15-30 minutes or until thickened.  Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.  This recipe can be doubled for a 5 qt. pot and frozen.